Quick Compendium of Clinical Pathology

Considered by many in the pathology field as the essential quick reference guide, the Quick Compendium of Clinical Pathology has long been the preferred clinical pathology Board exam study guide for many residency program directors and pathology residents. This thoroughly revised fourth edition is more heavily illustrated—and with more quick reference tables than ever. Dr Mais and his contributors provide a brilliantly concise yet comprehensive source book. More than ever before, it effectively sorts through diverse material to provide a clearly distilled working review of clinical pathology (including integrated diagnostic molecular pathology). All sections incorporate current molecular and serologic tumor markers, techniques and findings as appropriate Hundreds of brilliant images – especially in hematopathology, immunology and microbiology Still suited for those needing a guidebook for board preparation purposes or a just the facts practical quick reference Each chapter begins with concise approach discussions, followed by an overview of laboratory evaluation methods and application of techniques Subtopics are organized according to neoplastic and non-neoplastic and other disease states and diagnostic techniques New expanded additional bibliographies for journal articles and online sources New material on therapeutic management via lab techniques and practical theranostics is incorporated as appropriate